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On Friday, student leaders from Masuda Middle School’s Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) program paid a special visit to Cox Elementary to read directly to Kindergarten classes. The cross-age reading session brought smiles and stories to the youngest learners while giving middle school students a chance to put their leadership skills into action.

The PAL program is built on a simple yet powerful philosophy: students helping students. Designed as a school-based, peer-to-peer youth development framework, PAL empowers students to build a positive school climate through youth leadership, cross-age teaching, peer helping, service learning, and prevention activities.

Last week, 4th-grade students at Tamura Elementary took a hands-on approach to physical science, investigating the relationship between speed and energy. Through interactive experiments, the young scientists explored a fundamental concept: a faster-moving object carries more energy than the same object moving at a lower speed.

To test this principle in action, Tamura Tigers designed ramps of varying heights and launched test cars down the inclines. By observing and measuring how the cars' impacts varied depending on their speed and ramp height, students saw firsthand how potential energy converts into kinetic energy.

It was a true celebration of community spirit and school pride at Sheue Field as the Edison High School Cheer team hosted cheerleaders from Fulton Middle School and Talbert Middle School for a Friday Night Lights football game against the Palos Verdes Sea Kings.

The middle school cheerleaders joined the Chargers on the sidelines, getting a firsthand taste of high school game-day traditions, performing cheers, and energizing the crowd. This annual cross-campus collaboration offers younger students a exciting preview of high school athletics while strengthening connections across our school community.

Courreges Elementary School was bustling with excitement as the Courreges PTA hosted its hands-on Touch-A-Truck Event & Car Show. The interactive community event gave children the unique opportunity to climb aboard, sit behind the wheel, and explore a wide variety of real-world vehicles up close.

Young attendees got a hands-on look at emergency vehicles, police cruisers, new and vintage fire trucks, tractors, dump trucks, garbage trucks, tow trucks, and classic cars. Local food trucks were also on site, serving up delicious bites for families enjoying the festivities.

Gisler Elementary School combined patriotism and positive character during a special morning gathering in the Bowl area. In honor of Patriot Day, Gisler Gators arrived on campus dressed proudly in red, white, and blue to pay tribute to our nation while celebrating student leadership and community spirit.

The Patriot Day observance was incorporated into the school’s regular Greater Gators Assembly, a cherished morning tradition where students and staff gather to build community and recognize standout Gators. During the assembly, students were highlighted for demonstrating "The Gator Way"—consistently showing respect, responsibility, and safety throughout the school day.

The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees celebrated major academic funding achievements and reviewed positive year-end financial reports during its meeting on Tuesday, September 8.

From September 13 to 18, 2026, Fountain Valley School District is proudly joining schools nationwide to celebrate National Arts in Education Week, which is a dedicated time to recognize the transformative power of visual and performing arts in public education. Artistic expression is an essential component of a well-rounded education. Through music, visual art, theater, and movement, FVSD students develop critical thinking, self-confidence, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills that serve them well beyond the classroom.

This dynamic learning experience is made possible by our extraordinary arts educators across the district. At the elementary level, our elementary music teachers and VAPA itinerant teachers introduce young learners to foundational rhythm, melody, movement, and visual arts. As students transition to middle school, their opportunities expand through dedicated band and orchestra directors who instill discipline and teamwork, middle school choir directors who guide vocalists in harmony, and middle school drama teachers who empower students to find their voice, build empathy, and shine on stage.

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